HAZMAT Training for First Responders in Rural Areas: An Online Intelligent Tutor

描述(由申请人提供) 存在一个问题。农村地区受过培训的急救员数量和质量都不足。农村地区的EMS急救人员需要更好的(更容易获得、更相关、更新的)危险物质培训，考虑适用于农村EMS的独特变量集。 提出了一种创新的解决方案。南达科他州卫生技术创新公司(SDHTI)提出了一个基于计算机的培训计划，名为农村地区第一响应者的危险物质培训：一个在线智能辅导系统，作为解决这个问题的一个方案。SDHTI的经验丰富的软件设计师团队将利用由EMS领域的各种专家和工作人员组成的顾问小组来设计、开发和评估该程序。 已经确定了一个明确的研究目标。确定基于调查的教学模块的有效性，通过虚拟危险物质事件情景，使农村地区的急救人员掌握必要的知识和技能，以应对与农村EMS有关的真实危险物质生物恐怖主义事件。ADDIE(分析、设计、开发、实现和评估)模型将主导整个设计过程。在确定内容范围时也将使用“后向设计”过程， 确定培训评估，并协调必要的学习经验 充分培训和维护一支熟练的急救员队伍。 培训是一个共同的愿景。拟议的培训计划与国家环境健康科学研究所(NIEHS)的愿景产生了共鸣，该愿景是通过确定一个可解决的问题并承诺以创新的解决方案来培训下一代科学家。一个解决方案是使用一个平衡的团队和最先进的技术资源-同时照顾到那些在“一线”的声音。 项目评估是严格的。研究设计和方法导致了由两名经验丰富的项目评估顾问指导的现场测试。这项研究的受试者将被随机选择并分配到两组--控制组使用既定的课程材料进行教学，实验组使用实验课程。将使用定性和定量方法对多媒体的具体使用、实施和教学设计、计划的美感以及辅导员支持材料进行评估。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant) A problem exists. The quantity and quality of trained first responders in rural areas is insufficient. EMS first responders in rural areas need better (more accessible, relevant, up-to-date) HAZMAT training that considers the unique set of variables applicable to rural EMS. An innovative solution is proposed. South Dakota Health Technology Innovations, Inc. (SDHTI) proposes a computer-based training program called HAZMAT Training for First Responders in Rural Areas: an Online Intelligent Tutoring System as one solution to the problem. SDHTI's experienced team of software designers will design, develop, and evaluate the program utilizing an advisory panel made up of a variety of experts and workers from within the EMS field. A clear research objective has been identified. Determine the effectiveness of an inquiry based instructional module that-through virtual HAZMAT event scenarios-equips first responders in rural areas with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to real HAZMAT bioterrorism events relevant to rural EMS. The ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model will govern the overall design process. A "backward design" process will also be used in identifying the content scope, determining training assessments, and orchestrating learning experiences necessary to adequately train and maintain a proficient first responder pool. Training is a shared vision. The proposed training program resonates with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) vision "to train the next generation of scientists" by identifying a solvable problem and pledging to respond with an innovative solution. A solution is reached using a balanced team and state-of-the-art technology resources-all the while attending to the voices of those on the "front lines." Program evaluation is rigorous. Research design and methods result in a field test directed by two experienced program evaluation consultants. The subjects for this study will be randomly selected and assigned to two groups-a control group that is instructed using established curriculum materials and an experimental group using the experimental curriculum. The specific use of multimedia, implementation and instructional design, aesthetics of the program, and the facilitator support materials will be evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative measures.